Rafael vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rafael Rank #222

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Caleb mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafael and Caleb boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.